About Funders for lgbtq issues
Funders for LGBTQ Issues: Enhancing the Well-being of the LGBTQ Community
Funders for LGBTQ Issues is a non-profit organization that aims to increase the scale and impact of philanthropic resources aimed at enhancing the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities. The organization was founded in 1982 as a response to the lack of funding available for LGBTQ issues. Since then, it has grown into a leading voice in philanthropy dedicated to advancing social justice.
The mission of Funders for LGBTQ Issues is to promote equity and advance racial, economic and gender justice within the LGBTQ community. The organization works with foundations, corporations, government agencies and individual donors to provide funding support for organizations that serve this community.
One of Funders' key initiatives is its annual tracking report on funding trends in LGBT issues. This report provides an overview of how much money is being donated by foundations across North America towards LGBT causes. It also highlights which areas are receiving more or less funding than others.
In addition to its research efforts, Funders also provides training programs and networking opportunities for grantmakers who are interested in supporting LGBT causes. These programs help funders learn about best practices when it comes to grantmaking strategies that can have a positive impact on this community.
Funders' work has been instrumental in advancing many important causes within the LGBT community over the years. For example:
- In 2015, Funders launched an initiative called Out In The South which aimed at increasing support for Southern-based organizations working on behalf of LGBT people.
- In 2016, Funders helped launch an initiative called Trans Justice Funding Project which provided grants specifically targeted towards trans-led groups working on issues related to racial justice.
- In 2017, Funders launched another initiative called Grantmakers United For Trans Communities which brought together over 40 different funders committed to supporting trans-led organizations across North America.
Overall, Funders' work has had a significant impact on improving conditions within the LGBT community by providing much-needed financial support where it's needed most. Its commitment towards promoting equity and advancing social justice makes it one of the most important voices in philanthropy today.
If you're interested in learning more about how you can get involved with or donate towards this important cause please visit their website at www.lgbtfunders.org
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